The VG-1450 Virgil Donati signature snare drum features a 14” x 5” shell with 4 outer plies of 100% Maple over 4 inner plies of 100% Birch. The 8 ply shell produces a super bright tone accentuated even more by the 4 inner plies of Birch. With a rounded top bearing edge many drummers will find that they can play this drum wide open without any muffling.

Whichever snare drum that sounds good to you and to your listeners & fits the music right (whether it's a signature model, a snare drum that matches a drumkit, or a snare drum that is "sold separately") is always a good snare drum.